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2026 is the Golden Age of the Extraction Shooter
Extraction shooters have officially taken over the landscape in 2026. Whilst the genre was once dominated by
April 5, 2026
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Marathon’s steam player base has collapsed by 60% and it’s only been a month
Bungie’s extraction shooter Marathon hasn’t had the strongest start, and the numbers are now telling a difficult
April 3, 2026
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Marathon Recon Shell changes revealed ahead of April 14 patch
Bungie is giving Marathon players an early look at what’s coming in patch 1.0.6, and if you’re
April 3, 2026
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Bungie commits to Marathon’s future despite modest sales and teases frame generation support
Marathon launched earlier this month after a six-month delay, and while the critical reception has been solid,
March 30, 2026
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Marathon sales hit 1.2 million but PC players are doing all the heavy lifting
Marathon sales have crossed an estimated 1.2 million copies across all platforms, according to data from Alinea
March 25, 2026
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Marathon climbs Steam top sellers chart ahead of launch, beats ARC Raiders
With just over a week to go before launch, Marathon is climbing the Steam Top Sellers chart
February 26, 2026
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Sony State of Play February 2026 recap shows PlayStation’s biggest upcoming games
Sony used its February State of Play to show what is next for PlayStation players. The show
February 13, 2026
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Marathon gameplay preview hints at tougher survival and a bold seasonal reset
A new hands-on event in Shanghai has given fresh insight into Marathon. Bungie invited Chinese media to
February 11, 2026
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Pre-ordering Marathon accidentally installs Destiny 2 on Steam
Bungie recently confirmed the release date for its upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon. Pre-orders went live on Steam
January 21, 2026
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Marathon PC specs are surprisingly low for a modern extraction shooter
Bungie has confirmed the release date for Marathon, and along with a new trailer, the studio has
January 21, 2026
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